Cape VerdeThe climate of Sal
The current climate in Sal features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sal, Cape Verde.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sal in recent years was 39°C in November 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in February 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Sal receives 96 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Sal is based on weather data from Espargos. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sal to get the full picture of the climate.
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Climate Table of Sal
The climate table of Sal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 3,3 | 5,8 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 3,4 | 30 | 31 | 11 | 2,8 | 4,7 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sal, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sal
Yearly Temperature in Sal
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sal, Cape Verde. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sal
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sal
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sal, Cape Verde. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Sal
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Average weather in Sal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.